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Home Care Occupational Therapist- Part Time (Nassau County)
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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$91,315 / year median in New York
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Job DescriptionPort Washington & Surrounding Towns | $55k•65k | Homecare | Part-Time w/ Benefits (20 visits/wk)Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is seeking a Part-Time Occupational Therapist to join our growing Homecare team. If you're passionate about helping patients regain independence in their homes, we want to hear from you!
What You'll Do:
Accept and treat patients within your designated geographic area Provide 1:1 treatmentEvaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient needsDeliver care that aligns with professional standards, agency policies, and the prescribed plan of careEducate family members, home health aides, and other caregivers on proper therapy techniquesPlan, and carry out occupational therapy programs to maintain, improve or restore physical function, relieve pain, and prevent occupational dysfunction in patients.Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating the data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
Provide timely and accurate documentation for each visitEvaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefitMust be willing to treat geriatric patients.
What We Offer!
Competitive salary: $55k•65k + PTOMedical, dental, life & LTD insurance401(k) with company matchTuition reimbursement & CEU opportunities$1,500 annual stipend for specialty certifications (Schroth, Pelvic Floor, OCS, PCS, NGS, WCS)Flexible scheduling•see patients any 7 days/week, with preference in your primary areaSupportive mentorship for documentation and complianceQualificationsOccupational Therapist Program GraduateLicensed Occupational Therapist in the state of New York or eligible.
Home health experience is preferred but not required•We will provide you with a mentor to help with documentation and compliance.
Ability to travel to patients' homes within the assigned geographic territoryStrong communication skills between patients, support staff, and management, including timely responses via text, email, phone, etc.
Additional InformationThe anticipated base salary range for this position is $55,000.00•65,000.00. Salary is based on various factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Additionally, this position is eligible for incentive compensation. The Company's incentive compensation plan is subject to change. Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits are also available, subject to the terms of the Company's plan.